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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.55, 261.96 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.55, 261.96 and 93.46 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.55 : 261.96 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.55/261.96 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.55x = 261.96 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.55x = 24,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.78/174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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